Alice Bernardez Balnig

Alice Bernardez Balnig is a 35-year-old Filipino and a single mother of two children, aged 10 and 8. She resides in Dasmariñas, Cavite. She is the youngest among three brothers. Her father has already passed away, and her 70-year-old mother is a housewife. Despite being a single parent, Alice has remained responsible, hardworking, and motivated to provide a better future for her family. She completed her secondary education at Pag-asa National High School in 2007. To upgrade her skills and improve her employment opportunities, she completed Housekeeping NC II in 2022 and a formal Caregiving Course in 2023. Alice has several years of experience in the manufacturing industry, where she developed discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to follow strict protocols. Her work background includes: · Production Operator – Factory Worker (Aug 2010 – Jan 2011) · Inspector (2011 – 2012) · Inspector (Oct 2012 – June 2013) · Operator/Inspector (Feb 2014 – Dec 2014) These roles helped her build strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments. Alice is currently employed as a CAREGIVER since Dec 2023 at the Franciscan Missionary of Mary – St. Joseph Convent. She is assigned to care for elderly nuns, many of whom have special needs and some are bedridden. She works a 9-hour daily duty with a 1:6 caregiver-to-patient ratio. Her responsibilities include: · Preparing meals and feeding · Bathing and grooming · Changing clothes and diapers · Assisting bedridden patients with mobility and positioning · Monitoring and recording vital signs · Ensuring the comfort, hygiene, and safety of elderly individuals This hands-on caregiving experience has strengthened her compassion, patience, and practical caregiving skills—making her confident in attending to elderly and dependent individuals. If selected for employment, she will undergo Domestic Work NC II and a one-week TESDA-accredited In-House Private Training in Manila. This training covers essential household competencies such as cleaning, washing, ironing, and maintaining proper hygiene standards. Alice is eager to pursue a long-term career in caregiving, whether locally or overseas. Her goal is to provide compassionate, quality care to elderly individuals while ensuring their dignity, comfort, and well-being. She is dedicated, hardworking, and willing to undergo further training to meet the standards expected of professional caregivers.